Peace on Earth. Goodwill toward men.
Civic and political organizations are mobilizing citizens to use their voices, money, time, and resources to bring peace, aid, and justice to victims here and abroad.
It's Christmas Day, and across America, families are choosing new traditions and experiences over new technology and purchases. For some, this choice is because of financial survival; for others, the choice is for humanitarianism and peace.
Today, families will share a religious account of the birth of Jesus Christ in the City of Bethlehem while the city itself sits abandoned since Christmas has been canceled due to the continuous bombing of Palestine.
Families will eat their holiday feast and share gifts at a time when the Middle East region--that the world has called the Holy Land-- is suffering starvation and violence that has killed more than 20,000 civilians. For which, the world has continuously demanded a ceasefire.
Since the start of military fighting in Gaza two months ago, Americans have become more aware of the inhumane treatment of other friends across the world while still demanding humanitarianism and social justice at home.
Nationwide, civic and political organizations are mobilizing citizens to use their voices, money, time, and resources to bring peace, aid, and justice to victims here and abroad.
Remember the gift of freedom as gifts are opened today. Chose to join one of Louisiana's 188 organizations designed for these causes and learn how to advocate for justice.
These organizations have proven track records of advocating for Black Americans, women, and other underserved Louisianans. With multiple political and judicial leadership changes, these organizations’ rely on memberships. They hold membership training on advocacy, politics, community service, and civic engagement. Advocates said, membership is a valuable gift and a critical tool for citizens to know their rights. Here are a few. Add yours to the comments.
Step Up Louisiana
A community-based organization, Step Up Louisiana’s members organize and campaign for economic, racial, and education justice while holding public officials accountable.
NAACP Louisiana State Conference.
The NAACP achieves racial justice through service, advocacy, and litigation. The 109-year-old organization focuses specifically on criminal justice, issues on education, voter protection, and economic justice.
National Organization for Women
National Organization for Women works to guarantee equal rights for women; ending violence against women; opposing racism. In it’s 50-year history NOW champions abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women’s health issues; opposing racism; fighting bigotry against the LGBTQIA community. To join, visit the national office or Louisiana chapter
Urban League of Louisiana
Urban League of Louisiana works for racial equality, fights institutional racism, and provides direct service to minorities in the areas of employment, housing, education, social welfare, health, law, consumer rights, and community and minority business development. Urban League has two volunteer auxiliaries: The Urban League Guild is geared towards those age 40+ and Young Professionals is for ages 21 to 40 who are engaged in the community through community service, advocacy, and fundraising.